Joseph E. Kancy, a 22-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically died on June 5, 2021, in Lebanon, Ohio. He was found outside a residence in the 900 block of North Broadway Street, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Despite the efforts of emergency medical personnel, Kancy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Kancy's death revealed that it was a homicide.
Lebanon police, along with the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, conducted a thorough investigation. On June 28, 2021, a grand jury indicted 19-year-old Hemilio Ramon Castro for the murder of Joseph E. Kancy. Castro was already in custody on unrelated charges at the time of his indictment. He faced charges of murder, two counts of felonious assault, and two counts of tampering with evidence.
The case against Castro was built on evidence collected at the scene and witness testimonies. The Lebanon Division of Police worked closely with the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office to ensure a thorough investigation and subsequent indictment. Castro was arraigned on the charges and remained in custody awaiting trial.
The tragic death of Joseph E. Kancy and the subsequent legal proceedings against Castro highlighted the serious nature of the crime and the dedication of law enforcement to seek justice for the victim. The community was left mourning the loss of a young man whose life was cut short by a senseless act of violence.
